About Otho Scott
Lived 1797 – 1864 (aged 66). Otho Scott was an American politician and lawyer.
Otho Scott (1796/7 - March 9, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County from 1838 to 1843.
Early life Otho Scott read law with Israel D. Maulsby and was admitted to the bar.
Career Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the chief codifier of the Maryland code in 1860. He was counsel for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad (later the Pennsylvania Railroad). Scott served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1838 to 1843.
Later in life, he practiced law with Henry D. Farnandis.
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Who was Otho Scott?
American politician (1797-1864)
When was Otho Scott born?
Otho Scott was born on 15 October 1797.
When did Otho Scott die?
Otho Scott died on 9 March 1864 in Baltimore.
What was Otho Scott's occupation?
Otho Scott was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Otho Scott?
Otho Scott was American.
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